Ireland--Edward Gerber, Huntington Beach: “Bansha Castle, Bansha,...

Ireland--Edward Gerber, Huntington Beach: “Bansha Castle, Bansha, County Tipperary; telephone 011-353-62-54187, fax 011-353-62-54294. Early 18th century manor house near Tipperary town. Big, comfortable beds. Near golf, fishing and the Rock of Cashel. Home-cooked dinners (about $22).” Rate: about $30 per person, with breakfast.

France--Brian and Victoria Jerrems, Van Nuys: “Hotel Aviatic, 105 Rue de Vaugirard, Paris 75006; tel. 33-1-45-44-38-21, fax 011-33-1-45-49-35-83 On a quiet street, steps away from St.-Germain-des-Pres restaurants and shops. Impeccable service; multilingual staff.” Rates: about $128-$199. Mexico--Eleanor Belser, Los Angeles: “El Naranjo, Valerio Trujano 203-Centro, C.P. 68000, Oaxaca, Oax.; tel. 011-52-951-418-78. Creative combination of indigenous ingredients and old recipes with a Continental twist.” Entrees: about $7-$9.

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